Music (Fine Arts: Music) (A.S.)

Study music at JCC

Use music to develop yourself and inspire those around you. With a Music (A.S.) degree from Jamestown Community College, you can apply what you learn to numerous career fields, whether you choose to transfer and continue your studies or pursue a career after finishing your associate’s degree.

Musicians, sound technicians, film producers, theatre managers, teachers, therapists, arts administrators, and others benefit from a music degree grounded in strong core subjects. JCC’s program includes essential music skills courses, electives, and ensembles, as well as courses in the humanities, social sciences, and mathematics and sciences for a well-balanced education that you can apply to many different types of jobs.

The A.S. degree prepares you for transfer into a bachelor’s program in music or music-related fields. You can also enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

Participate in music at JCC, regardless of major

Students are encouraged to participate in music at JCC. You can be in any major or undeclared, and attend JCC full-time, part-time, or for a single course. All are welcome to become students in our studios, join a music group, and get involved in JCC’s music scene. JCC offers voice and instrumental lessons, performing ensembles, music technology and digital recording, theatre productions, music history and theory, and more.

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Career opportunities in music

JCC’s A.S. in Music degree can be the basis of many careers. It can also be completed with the certificate in Digital Audio Production to further develop your skills. Information is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Numbers are nationwide.

Although the JCC program is endorsed by specific four-year colleges, schools of music will audition all entering freshman and transfer students from any other school in the following areas: solo performance, aural skills, written theory, and, often, piano skills. JCC students should consult with their advisor and prospective transfer school(s) to ensure that they are covering these important areas as required.

Students should consult with their advisor in their choice of additional music electives to better prepare for transfer or employment.